The OVA moved into its new, larger office space
Jan. 19, with features including a larger front counter
and more meeting and working space.
“We’re delighted to welcome residents to their
new office,” Manager Cassie Turner said. “Our staff
worked hard to make it a reality, and the new office
should help us better meet residents’ needs.”
The office, at 6637 Oakmont Drive, Suite A, is next
door to Umpqua Bank and reachable from the adjoining
parking lot or Laurel Leaf Drive. The front door is in
the breezeway at the center of the two buildings.
The
Architectural
Office is next door, just off
the parking lot. Manager
Mary Patricia recalled it’s
the same place the office
occupied five years ago,
until OVA moved a block
away on Oakmont Drive.
Turner observed that the move brings the office into
the central complex, near the Central Activities and
Berger centers and the central pool.
The office lobby features a mural of Hood Mountain
donated by Oakmont artist David Harris, and
banquette seating in the waiting area.
The 3,598 square feet of space includes a six-seat
conference room for staff meetings with members
and a ten-seat conference room. Most furniture from
the old office was relocated to the new space.

A sunrise over the Wild Oak polo field.
(Photo by Robert Starkey)

OVA To Consider Smaller
East Rec. Deck
Faced with one bid of $275,000 to replace the deck
at the East Recreation Center, the Oakmont Village
Association board of directors is considering a smaller
deck.
The board voted Jan. 24 to spend up to $6,000 for an
architect to provide drawings and cost estimates for
a smaller deck, or the alternative of eliminating the
deck all together.
Iris Harrell, chair of the Construction Oversight
Committee, reviewed other options for the board,
saying it could cost about $100,000 to remove the
deck, including the installation of new windows and
railings. She said a contractor advised that repair of
the deck would not be cost effective. While some dry
rot is evident, she said, dry rot can be deceptive and
may be more widespread than now known.

Rock-clearing from what will be the new path’s route.
(Photo by John Williston)

REPLACE OR REMOVE?

See candidates on page 3

See board on page 3

nStaff Report

The building of a new 400-foot path into TrioneAnnadel State Park, now twice postponed by
weather, has new target dates for getting the job
done. Meanwhile, volunteers turned out to do some
preparation on Saturday, Jan. 14.
Hugh Helm, the Oakmonter spearheading the project,
is hoping that one of three possible Saturdays will afford
dry skies and ground solid enough for the work.
The Saturday dates are Feb. 11 and 25, or March 11.
Work will start at 9. a.m. on the chosen date.
“We won’t decide which one until a week before,
when weather forecasting has a shred of accuracy,”
Helm said in an E-mail to volunteers. He asked
people to pencil in all three dates, and “we’ll let you
know a week before whether or not we can build the
trail the following Saturday.”

nAl Haggerty

The 2017 OVA board election Candidates Forum
is set for February 22 at 6 p.m. in the Berger Center,
when eight candidates will take the stage to introduce
themselves to the community.
The OVA nominating committee recently presented
the candidate names to the board president, as required

Candidates Forum Set for
February 22

Park Path Project
Has New Target Dates

nStaff Report

Director Frank Batchelor previously questioned
the need for the deck, citing the lack of complaints
since it was closed as a safety risk, and Director Herm
Hermann has made it clear he won’t vote for a new
deck if bids put the cost at $250,000 or more.
Harrell said she expects to have a report from an
architect, including drawings and cost estimates, by
the board’s Feb. 20 meeting.
The board approved a contract to pay John Phillips,
the personal trainer at the Oakmont Fitness Center,
$16,400 a year to provide his services for up to 10
hours a week. He will also be allowed to use the OVA
facilities to work with private clients.
To comply with new election rules adopted by
the board, which move the ballot box from the OVA
office to an inspector of collections’ office, the board

Cathy Daugherty, assistant to the OVA manager, left, goes
over paperwork with President Andie Altman in the new
office’s small conference room. (Staff photo)

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candidates

Regular Oakmont Association
Committee Meetings
nOVA Administration

The listed Oakmont Village Association meetings are open sessions.
Any interested Oakmont residents are invited and encouraged to participate in these important meetings.
MEETINGS
Architectural (No participation) / mary@oakmontvillage.com
Oakmont Village Association (OVA) Board
OVA Board Workshop

A quorum of OVA Board of Directors may be present at these meetings.
*It is sometimes necessary to change meeting locations and/or dates and
times. Please check the Rec. Center bulletin boards for written notice of
change or call the OVA office prior to scheduled meetings for confirmation.

park path

Locations
Room B is in the Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Drive.
Room D is in the Central (Berger) Auditorium, 6633 Oakmont Drive,
right side of stage.
Room G is in the Central (Berger) Auditorium, 6633 Oakmont Drive,
lobby across from rest rooms.

Continued from page 1

“I think it’s as good a way as any, to get the trail
built ASAP, and dodge the rain.”
More than 20 people showed up Jan. 14 and installed a
culvert at the point where the new path will merge with
an existing road beside the city’s old treatment plant.
“To our surprise, about 25 amazing volunteers
showed up to help with whatever could be done
without digging in the mucky mud,” Helm said in
an E-mail. “Under the leadership of Ken Wells (of the
Sonoma County Trails Council) and his crew, what
we got done was significant.”
In addition to the culvert, the group moved surface
rocks along the trail route to the side where they can
be used later to line the trail, and moved wood chips

away near the community garden.
The latest trail-building postponement came Jan.
12, after Wells and his staff checked the site along
Stone Bridge Road and found “the ground is oversaturated and too wet for a successful work day.”
Volunteers plan to level a now bumpy path
on Oakmont property between the Community
Garden and the adjacent Brad Benson-owned RV
storage park. Benson has posted “no trespassing”
signs on the paved roadway on his property that
now is being used to connect Oakmont and the
park.
The new path will be covered with gravel that is
expected to compact with use.

Continued from page 1

under the bylaws on or before Feb. 1. The board will
formally accept the nominations at its Feb. 21 meeting.
The candidates are Bill Lucker, Al Medieros, Frank
Batchelor, Stephanie Curry, Ken Heyman, Carolyn
Bettencourt, Wayne Van Bockern and Greg Goodwin.
Four open positions are available.
Candidate photos and biographies and answers to
a set of questions will be printed in the Feb. 15 and
March 1 editions of the Oakmont News and posted
online at www.oakmontvillage.com. Ballots will be
in members’ homes on March 1 and each household
votes for four candidates.
The Forum will be videotaped and available online
at the OVA website.
Four board members’ two-year terms are ending.
They are Elke Strunka, Frank Batchelor, John Felton
and Herm Hermann. Batchelor is eligible to continue,
and is seeking re-election. Strunka, who is treasurer,
is not running. Felton and Hermann have served two
terms and so are not eligible for re-election.

board

Continued from page 1

approved a $1,950 contract with Ernst & Co. to receive
and count the ballots in the upcoming election.
Ruthie Snyder, chair of the Berger Action Committee,
said it is concentrating on the impacts of either
replacing the Berger Center with a new building or
constructing a new building and repurposing Berger.
She said its deliberations will be transparent and “out
in the public.”
The board received OVA’s 2016 financial summary
showing $2.58 million in cash and investments. This
includes $502,102 in the operating fund, $1,148,540
in the asset replacement fund, $800,043 in the capital
improvement fund and $131,434 in the catastrophe
fund.

Hearing, Education, Advocacy, Research and Support
nJohn Taylor, HEARS President
nLaurie Hartmann

Who we are

We are a Christian fellowship assisting and
supporting mature adults living out their spiritual
faith; being made whole by the Word of God in
loving community. You are warmly invited to Sunday
Service at 10:30 a.m. in the Berger Center, 6633
Oakmont Drive.
We are going through a sermon series entitled
“The Games of Life.” We began with “Monopoly”
at the January 8 service. We have worked through
comparing aspects of the Christian life to “Checkers,”
“Clue,” and “Sorry.”
February 5: Pastor Brinda will speak on “Payday”
February 12: Julie Miller will speak on “The Radical
Love of Jesus”

Midweek Bible Study
Oakmont Gardens, Room 106
Tuesdays, 1:30–2:30 pm

Allan Linton is leading the study of Romans.
Objective: read through Scripture, ask questions and
apply the truths to your life. You are welcome at any
time. No homework required.
Like us on Facebook! Or visit our webpage:
occsantarosa.org. E-mail: occsantarosa@gmail.com.
Church phone number: 595-0166.

There will be hearing support group meetings at
11 a.m. on third Monday every other month in Room
B at the Central Activities Center: Feb. 20, Apr. 17,
June 19, etc. If you have hearing-related questions or
solutions, please plan on attending.

Some results of the HEARS info
exchange at Jan. 11 meeting

Problems hearing conversations in a noisy
environment was a popular topic at the Jan. 11
HEARS meeting. Others included when to replace
older hearing aids, the need for adjustments/fine
tuning, problems communicating with an impaired
hearing spouse, deciphering TV/movie dialogue,
closed captioning/subtitles and more.
(Several specific reports from individual groups
were received after this column was created. See them
on E-mail if you are on the HEARS distribution list.)
Two solutions exist for hearing conversations in
noise:
1. Most recent hearing aids have a selectable noise
or restaurant program that is supposed to reduce the
background buzz of many conversations and enhance
the sound of a nearby conversation. Mine helps but
not a lot!
2. Use of a microphone that can be placed in front of
the talker and his/her words are transmitted directly
into the hearing aids requiring aids with a wireless
capability (Bluetooth or WiFi) and a microphone or
iPhone to transmit the conversation
Replace HAs at no longer than five years: one’s
hearing changes and HA technology advances
greatly in five years. My iPhone controls my HA
volume, bass/treble, program selection: noise, music,

t-coil and streaming. Streaming of telephone calls,
audiobooks, music, etc., directly to my ears is vastly
superior to any other input.
Adjustment/fine tuning of hearing aids is a critical
element in achieving good hearing. The possible
adjustments available to a hearing aid fitter is mindboggling and usually requires multiple sessions for
re-tuning with continuing inputs as to what hearing
problems have been encountered
Recommendations for communicating with the
hearing impaired:
• Be in the same room; face directly; keep hands
away from mouth.
• Speak and enunciate clearly, don’t shout or
exaggerate, don’t talk fast, mumble or talk slowly.
• Say the person’s name first in order to allow time
to focus and not miss first words.
•
Ask the hearing-impaired person if s/he
understood; repeat specifics (time, place, numbers).
•
The impaired person may have additional
problems understanding if s/he is tired or ill.
Recommendations for the impaired individual:
• Avoid “What?”or “Huh?” instead say, “I heard
you talk but I didn’t get the last words.”
•
Being open about hearing loss reduces
misunderstandings and appearing ignorant, or
impolite.
• Ask the speaker to face you. In a group, choose
the seat with least background noise.
• Much of spoken English is visible on the lips.
•
When you think someone is trying to
communicate, you turn and face the talker.
If you think it’s challenging for the person speaking,
it’s twice as challenging for the impaired person.
Oakmont HEARS exists to improve hearing for our
residents. Please make known your suggestions for
meeting subjects and information desired, attend the
HEARS meetings, and get on the HEARS E-mail list,
jctmkt@gmail.com.

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Hikers

nTony Lachowicz

Visit our website: www.oakmonthikingclub.com.

FEBRUARY 2 SHORT HIKE
JACK LONDON STATE PARK

We will hike to the Wolf House, London’s grave,
the House of Happy Walls and then to the cottage.
About 2.25 miles—some minor uphill climbing.
Leave Berger at 9 a.m. Hike leader is Herm Hermann,
539-1657.

A REMINDER TO ALL HIKERS

If the hiking trail is more than 30 miles round trip
from Oakmont, it is customary to compensate your
driver at least $5 for gas.

FEBRUARY 2 LONG HIKE: ARMSTRONG
REDWOODS STATE NATURAL RESERVE

This moderate hike of 8.5 miles will last about
five hours. We will begin behind the Visitor Center
and hike up the East Ridge Trail, gaining more than
1,500’ of elevation before reaching Bullfrog Pond for
a lunch break. Nice views of the Austin Creek area
will be enjoyed before heading down the Pool Ridge
Trail to the start point, passing through Armstrong’s
magnificent redwoods. Wear weather-appropriate
clothing and bring lunch, water and hiking poles.
Hike leader is Dave Chalk, 539-8847. Depart from
Berger at 8:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY 9 INTERMEDIATE HIKE
LAKE SONOMA HALF-CANOE LOOP

This is a circular path that follows a rolling
ridge between two arms of Lake Sonoma. Hiking
poles are recommended. We will hike the trail
in a counter-clockwise direction to put as much
elevation as possible behind us before lunch.
Distance is 5.12 miles and elevation gains to 1,000’.
Rain might require a change of location. Leave from
Berger Center at 9 a.m. Hike leader is Holly Kelley,
843-3155.

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Photography Club

nBob Crosby

Portraiture and Landscapes
in the Digital Era

Oakmont resident and local professional
photographer, Tom Deininger, will be our next
speaker on February 8. Some of you already know
Tom since he’s been a guest at a few of our meetings
this past year. His specialty is portraiture but he is now
building a collection of Sonoma Valley landscapes
along with some “grape art.”
Tom will be speaking on how digital photography
has changed his career, both the pros and cons. He’ll
share how Photoshop allows him to do things that
were near impossible with film and the wet darkroom.
Knowing there might be a few celebrities that don’t
want their images “photoshopped” he knows that the
average person does love to be retouched. Or should
we say “enhanced?” Samples will be shown.
Tom has a studio above the Jack London Saloon
(downtown Glen Ellen) where he prints his work on
his 44” Epson printer. He’ll bring along some images
printed on both archival fine art paper and on canvas.
Currently in the planning stages, Tom is working
with a fellow photographer/wine maker on trips
to Italy and France to educate on both wine and
photography. If interested, you’ll want to get on their
mailing list.
If you have questions on digital photography and
if you entertain the idea of printing your own work,
then you won’t want to miss this program.
If you have any questions about the photography

club or this meeting, please contact me at bobcrosby3@
gmail.com or call 539-4507.
Not able to attend but wish to connect with our
speaker? Tom can be reached at (530) 481-6764
(call or text), E-mail tomdeiningerphotography@
yahoo.com, website tomsdigitaltours.com. Best yet,
become his friend on Facebook: www.facebook.com/
tomdeiningerphotography.

Miriam Dvorin-Spross , performing and recording
artist, media producer and music arranger, will
discuss and offer examples of, the music and dance
of India. She will explore the relationships between
classical, folk and popular genres. As orchestral
violinist, violist, and mandolinist she has performed
in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap,
and the Golden Gate Theatre and with artists such as
Dave Brubeck, Ben Vereen, Rod Stewart, Peggy Lee,
Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.

February 12: Ed Biglin
The Internet and its Discontents

Photos by Tom Deininger.

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at Star of the Valley Catholic Church
nSharon A. Charlton

Help support the works of Catholic Charities in
challenging poverty, counseling immigrants, and
caring for seniors by donating your gently used items.
ReStyle Marketplace’s donation truck will be in
the Star of the Valley Catholic Church parking lot,
495 White Oak Drive, on Saturday, February 4, from

What, exactly, is the Internet and where did it come
from? Ed Biglin, retired chief technology officer for St.
Mary‘s College, will look at the good and the bad of
the World Wide Web.
What is it about the Internet that allowed it to
generate so many new products, services and ways of
connecting in such a short time? What are the current
threats to the incredible creativity of the Internet?
What are the current threats to our security and our
privacy that the Internet poses?

First place, Gary Stone, 28; second place, David
Beach, 30; third place, Keith Wise, 32.5.
During a Pro Am, Arnold Palmer’s partner asked,
“Well Arnold, what do you think of my game?” “It’s
OK,” said Arnie, “but I prefer golf!”
The golfer called one of the caddies and said, “I
want a caddie who can count and keep the score.
What’s 3 and 4 and 5 add up to?” “11, Sir,” said the
caddie. “Good, you’ll do perfectly.”
A pretty terrible golfer was playing a round of golf
for which he had hired a caddie. The round proved
to be somewhat tortuous for the caddie to watch and
he was getting a bit exasperated by the poor play
of his employer. At one point the ball lay about 180
yards from the green and as the golfer sized up his
situation, he asked his caddie, “Do you think I can
get there with a 5-iron?” And the caddie replied,
“Eventually.”
Two men, a priest and an atheist, are playing golf.
At the green on the first hole, the atheist, lines up
for a short two-foot putt, taps the ball, and the ball
slips around the edge of the cup and does not go in.
“Dammit, I missed!” exclaims the atheist. The priest
then tells the atheist that he shouldn’t curse, because
God will punish the atheist for doing so.
On the second hole, the atheist tries a particularly
aggressive chip shot to get the ball onto the green and
instead lands in a sand bunker. “Dammit, I missed!”
exclaimed the atheist, to which the priest again issued
a warning about God punishing those who curse.
Finally, they get to the 18th hole and the score is
tied. The atheist needs to make a two-foot putt in
order to win. He taps the ball, and again he misses,
and again, he curses his miss. Before the priest can
respond the clouds in the sky open up, and a bolt of
lightning shoots out and hits the priest, killing him.
Then, from the cloud comes a loud voice, “Dammit,
I missed.”

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9-Hole Monday
Men’s Club

nStan Augustine

December 28 WEST COURSE
4-MAN SCRAMBLE

photo by Robert Couse-Baker

I am very pleased to serve as the new
communications representative for the OGC Board.
Chuck Wood previously held this position and did an
excellent job, so special thanks to him! As I write this
in mid-January, it seems a good time to recap some of
the improvements completed at our club in 2016:
• Initiated funding of a new Capital Improvement
drive.
• Refinanced our long-term debt achieving a
two-point reduction in the interest rate which has
already resulted in significant savings that are being
reinvested in the capital improvement fund for the
facility.
• Developed a comprehensive improvement plan
for bunkers and cart paths.
• Aerified fairways for the first time in 15 years.
(Aerification is a mechanical process of creating air
space in the soil that promotes a healthy rooting
system for natural turf).
• Completed an extensive clean-up of the main
East Course irrigation pond.
• Installed a new roof on the East clubhouse.
• Worked with residents of the Twin Lakes
residential area on a successful grounds beautification
project on the East Course. Also, entered into
discussions with residents along the 17th Hole of the
West Course on a possible cost-sharing program for
pond and lake maintenance.
• For board elections, changed the bylaws from one
vote per membership, to one vote per member.
• Coordinated with the OVA on a successful
summer concert held at the driving range and the
sharing of expenses for public bathrooms located on
the golf courses.
• Purchased new “pindicators” (which indicate
whether a hole is situated at the front, middle, or back
of the green) for our course flag sticks.
• Started a new program using specially-trained
dogs to keep geese away. Although this effort appears
successful so far, in my opinion, the real test will be
when the weather warms-up in the spring.
• At no cost to the club, Wadsworth Golf
Construction completed various improvements to the
course irrigation system.
• Installed new grass at the short game practice area.
• Resurfaced green number two on the East Course.
• Purchased a new pizza oven. Our Food and
Beverage Director Rich Treglia is refining his recipes
and this should be a tasty new addition to the Quail
Inn along with new take-out food options.
I am sure you will agree that this is an impressive
list that represents solid momentum as we move into
the next year.

Wednesday
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Whew! We made through one of the wettest few
weeks in quite a while, leaving our course well
saturated but in most cases playable for the hearty
golfers.
The annual lunch meeting of the Mens’ Niners
took place at the Quail Inn on January 12. Annual
awards were given out and members had a chance to
thank outgoing captain Tony D’Agosta and assistant
captain Gary Stone. Both have provided exceptional
leadership and management for the past five years.
Many thanks Tony and Gary.
New leadership was elected: Captain, Stan
Augustine; Assistant Captain, Phil Sapp; continuing
as Treasurer is Dan Levin; Eclectic Coordinator, Ron
Bickert; and Handicap Review, David Beach.
There were 12 brave souls who played January 16.
Low net was won by Wayne Mickaelian (29), followed
by Bob Maratto (30), Dan Sienes (30), and Phil Sapp (33).
The 50-plus members of the Mens’ Niners look
forward to a happy and healthy, bogey-free New Year!

9

9-Hole Thursday
Women’s Club

nValerie Boot

Saturday, January 14 a large group of family and
friends gathered at the Quail Inn to honor Rebecca
Wellman for the inspiration of living life to the full
she had given to us all.
Sadly Rebecca passed away November 30.
An active member of the Oakmont Niners, she was
President in 2010 and 2016. She was also Director of
the North Bay Women’s Golf Association.
Her happy, loving spirit touched so many and will
be missed by all.

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18
nDebbie Warfel

18-Hole
Tuesday & Thursday
Women’s Club
TUESDAY/OWGS

No sweeps play on Jan. 3 or 10.

THURSDAY/TOWGC

No sweeps play on Jan. 5 or 12. On Thursday,
February 9, there will be a shotgun mixer and general
meeting on the East Course. Please play and attend!
Both clubs: feel free to E-mail me photos or news
items for publication.
The following is a profile of this week’s featured
woman player.

Patty Berg

Patty was a founding member, first president and
leading player on the LPGA tour. She was inducted
into the Women’s Golf Hall of Fame in 1951, and
was joined by other post WWII female golf pioneers,
Babe Didrickson Zaharias and Louise Suggs. Their
prominence in the 1940’s led to the formation of the
LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) in 1950.
Born in Minnesota in 1918, she began golfing at 13 at
the urging of her parents who were distressed that her
favorite sport was football—she was the quarterback
for the neighborhood boys’ team. At 16, the 5’2”,
red-headed, freckle-faced young woman began her
amateur career and turned professional at 22. A few
years later, during WWII, she joined the Marines for
three years. She was nicknamed “Dynamite” and was
often described as ebullient and charismatic.
Among her many accomplishments are 15 major
title wins -which is still the all-time record for female
golfers, the very first winner of the US Open played
in 1946, the Associated Press Woman Athlete of the
Year in ‘38, ‘43 and ‘55, the Bob Jones Award—the
highest USGA honor recognizing distinguished
sportsmanship in golf, and she was in the first class
inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in ‘74.
The LPGA established the Patty Berg Award in ‘78
which is presented to the female golfer who has made
the greatest contribution to women’s golf during the
year. Like her counterpart Babe, who had played in
four men’s PGA tour events in 1945, making the 36hole cut in three of them; in ‘51 Patty led a team of
LPGA tour professionals (Babe, Betsy Rawls, Peggy
Kirk, Betty Jameson, and Betty Bush) to England to
play a Ryder Cup-style match against male candidates
for the British Walker Cup Team. Patty’s team won
the competition 6.5 to 2.5.
Patty was all things to women’s golf—a superb
player, a great promoter and a wonderful teacher. She
was a driving force for the growth of women’s golf
in the mid-20th century. All her life, she remained
an ambassador for the game she loved. She led more
than 10,000 clinics and was known as one of the best
shot makers. Her final appearance on tour was when
she was 62. However, she kept playing with friends
and setting up teaching clinics worldwide. In keeping
with our new roster book’s tagline “Celebrating
Friendship 2017,” Patty was quoted as saying, “Shake
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Pinochle
nSue Rowlands

Thursday Evening Pinochle

Join us at the Activities Center in the card room on
the second, fourth and fifth Thursdays of each month.
Arrive by 6:15 .m. We draw for partners just before
6:30 p.m. and play starts promptly after that. We
change partners after each game of four hands.
Need to brush up? Come at 6 p.m. for practice play.
Singles and couples are welcome. There are no
membership dues. Cost for the evening is $1 and
money is awarded to the top scores for the evening.

Looking for daytime pinochle?

We also meet every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in
the Activities Center card room. This is a wonderful
way to learn pinochle or brush up on your game, as
well as for experienced players.
Arrive shortly before 9 a.m. We draw for partners, so
singles or couples are welcome. Cost is 25¢ per game,
paid to the winners.
For information or questions call Chuck or me at
537-7498.

Just For Fun Game Club
nPhillip Herzog

We gather to play games of all sorts and have
fun. We meet twice a month in the Card Room in
the CAC: the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and the
fourth Saturday at 1 p.m. You don’t need to bring any
games. All you need to do is be there.
You name it, we’ll play it! Games of all sorts: board
games, card games, tile games, dice games, etc., easy
games, strategy games, complicated games, luck
games…whatever.
We have the following games on hand: a poker
set, several decks of cards, double 6 and double 12
dominoes, Bananagrams, Uno, Skip-Bo, Phase 10,
Sequence, Rack-O, Cribbage, Monopoly, Sonopoly,
Parcheesi, Clue, Thryme, Splendor, Indigo, Settlers
of Catan, The Pillars of the Earth, Pictionary and
someone usually brings Rummy Cube and Scrabble,
Splendor and Indigo. If you have any games that
you would like to donate to the club temporarily or
permanently, just let me know. We are always looking
for more games to add to our collection.
Play games that you already know or learn a new
game. If we don’t have what you want to play, bring
it with you. Those who are present decide which
games to play or gamers can schedule ahead of time
for certain games to play. The more the merrier! Our
objective is to have fun.
For more information email me at stoetz@yahoo.
com or call me at 843-3053. If you would like to join
us, but our days and/or times don’t work for you,
then let me know and we’ll see if we can adjust or add
another time that works.
We hope to see you soon.

Oakmont Rainbow Women
nKathy Cirksena and Jeanne DeJoseph

ORW started 2017 with a wonderful presentation by
ORW scholarship recipients from 10,000 Degrees. Two
of our college student scholars, Maritza and Anabel,
shared their personal stories of struggling to achieve
the higher education that seemed unattainable.
Family poverty, personal difficulties, the challenges
of learning how to succeed in school, set goals and
move forward toward college were some of the
obstacles they have overcome in addition to financial
ones. Now these two inspiring young women are
about to graduate from Santa Rosa Junior College
and choosing among four-year schools.
Their observations, appreciation for the financial
support and heartfelt stories received many
spontaneous rounds of applause. They not only
acknowledged the scholarships but also explained
how ORW women provide them with models of
how successful women can be professionally and
academically.
Executive Director Lisa Carreno and Board Member
Peg Van Camp also spoke, describing other ways
ORW can contribute, e.g. reviewing applications and
mentoring students selected for the program. As a
further incentive to fundraising, Lisa remarked that
an additional 40 lesbian students in Sonoma County
could have received scholarships in 2016 if additional
money were available.
Being January, this is when the annual $10 dues
should be paid. If you have not already done so, leave
a check for $10 in the ORW folder at OVA. Benefits
include a copy of the roster and discounted tickets for
upcoming concerts in 2017.
Oakmont Rainbow Productions (ORP), our
musical production SIG, presents Zoe Lewis, an
exciting and eclectic young performer, on May 13.
(www.zoelewis.com/bio.asp). Tickets for her concert
are $25. Our annual fundraising concert featuring
Holly Near, Jan Martinelli, and Tammy Hall follows
on June 10. This extremely popular event will sell out
so buy tickets ($30) early. Tickets for both concerts
can be purchased at meetings or by putting checks in
the ORW folder at the OVA. ORW members pay $20
for the Zoe Lewis concert ticket and $25 for the Holly
Near concert.
ORP will also survey ORW members to get input
about how many concerts you are interested in and
your suggestions for performers you’d like to see. So
when the survey hits your E-mail, please fill it out.
ORW will host a Valentine’s Dance and Party in the
East Rec. on Sunday, February 19. This replaces our
monthly meeting. An Eastern swing lesson by Joy is
4–5 p.m. and dancing from 5–7 p.m. Come out and
have fun with old friends and new.
Prior to January’s meeting a number of us gathered
to do something that many have not done since the
60’s—make protest signs. ORW members carried
those signs at the Women’s March in Santa Rosa on
Jan. 21. The march, one of over 300 around the world,
expressed our ongoing belief in the importance of
diversity and equality and the necessity of affordable
health care, women’s rights and economic justice for
America’s future.

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On Feb. 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Berger Center, Music at
Oakmont is pleased to present the Oakmont debut of
the acclaimed Horszowski Trio. Three outstanding
musicians make up the Trio: violinist Jesse Mills,
cellist Raman Ramakrishnan and pianist Rieko
Aizawa. They will perform music by Arthur Foote,
Leonard Bernstein, and Franz Schubert.

Following are program notes for Leonard
Bernstein’s Trio. For program notes for the Foote
and Schubert works, please visit our website www.
musicatoakmont.org, and click on “Programs.”
Leonard Bernstein, Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano:
The Trio is one of Bernstein’s earliest surviving works,
written in 1937, when the composer was 19 years old.
He had entered Harvard at age 17, immensely talented
and equally arrogant. (His father, once asked why he
hadn’t given his son more early encouragement as a
musician, responded, “Well, how was I to know that
he would become Leonard Bernstein?”)
One of Leonard’s Harvard instructors was the
distinguished composer Walter Piston, only 43 years
old at the time. Among Piston’s first homework
assignments was the writing of a fugue. When
the students’ work was turned in, Piston declared
Bernstein’s fugue subject “inappropriate.” The next
assigned task was to write any kind of piece the
students wished. Bernstein, miffed, composed his
Trio, pointedly using his repudiated theme as the
basis for a fugue in the first movement.
A classmate at Harvard recalled Bernstein attending
classes only sporadically and often not bothering to
complete assignments. Yet he dramatically aced the
exams. On one occasion, at the end of the first hour
of a difficult three-hour written test, a loud rattling
of newspaper suddenly disturbed the quiet in the
room. When he had everyone’s attention, Bernstein
marched forward to turn in his completed exam,
triumphantly waving the newspaper as he exited.
Piston later commented, “There really wasn’t much
to teach him. He knew it all by instinct.”
After a student performance at the time it was written,
the Trio disappeared until it was finally published in
1979. Although it is admittedly a “student” work, the
student in this case was a prodigiously gifted one,
and the work, highly predictive of the masterpieces
to follow, is abundantly worthy of the attention
it is now receiving. It is interesting to note that the
composer later recycled some of the music from the
Trio, inserting it into his 1944 musical On the Town.
WHAT: Music at Oakmont
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 1:30 PM
WHERE: Berger Center
ADMISSION: $20 at the door, or your season pass

Valley of the Moon Rotary

The Best Things In Life Are Free

We’ve all heard that one although Coco Channel
had the wisdom to add the observation: “But the
next best things in life are verrry expensive.” Getting
older means getting smarter and figuring out what
really makes you happy. In the case of so many of
us, some of those free things involve the satisfaction
and sense of purpose that come from knowing we
made a difference in someone else’s life. It turns out
that donating money to various causes makes some
people feel better and that’s not a bad thing. But if
your version of philanthropy means having each
bedpan at Memorial Hospital engraved with “A Gift
from the Ernest Schmekle Foundation,” then you
might have missed the essence of charity.
As it turns out most non-profit organizations
need volunteers as much as they need money. Time
is perhaps the most valuable contribution you can
make. Many of us here are retired and have the luxury
of more time. No pressure but all of us at the Valley of
the Moon Rotary urge you to spend it wisely. There
are a million ways you can donate it.
Recently we got an update from one of our favorite
charities, the Living Room. Board Chairwoman
Karen Fitzgerald told us about the incredible growth
the organization has experienced since its birth in
1992 as a facility to give homeless women or those at
risk and their children, a safe haven for the daytime
hours when the shelters are closed. Originally open
only three days a week and serving coffee, the Living
Room has grown to a seven-day-a-week home to over
1,100 guests serving 25,000 meals annually.
Recently, they moved to a new space that now
allows them to offer amenities such as showers, a

nJulie Kiil

laundry,
computer
access, mail delivery,
help
in
compiling
resumes and learning
how to interview as well
as classes in meditation,
parenting, etc. There is
now a playground for the
children and wonderful
efforts to create a
degree of normalcy for
those living a life of
anything but. There is
a BackPack Giveaway
at the beginning of the
Guest speaker Karen Fitzgerald
school year and clothes is chair of the Living Room,
drives. Still, many of a Santa Rosa facility giving
these families sleep in homeless women and their
cars, or worse, due to the children at risk a safe haven
during daytime hours.
overcrowding at local
shelters.
As you can imagine it takes more work than a small
staff can manage. In fact, it takes about 11,000 volunteer
hours a year to make it all happen. Your time couldn’t
be put to better use. They are looking for gardeners to
help with the vegetable garden, volunteers to lead the
reading program for kids and generally provide the
kinds of assistance so many women struggling to gain
a sense of stability, dignity and self-reliance need.
So here it is, a gift everyone can afford and yet one
that exceeds any imaginable value. For more ideas,
check out our website: www.vomrotary.org. Or you
can simply come by for breakfast any Friday at 7:15
a.m. at the Quail Inn.

Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont

Saddle Club Dinner—February 16

The next Saddle Club Dinner will be held on
Thursday, February 16 with cocktails starting at 5 p.m.
and buffet dinner at 6 p.m. The menu will be Roasted
Herbed Chicken with creamy herbed polenta, seasonal
vegetables with a green salad and a brownie sundae
for dessert. The price of the dinner is $29.50 for Saddle

Club members and $32 for non-members and includes
cocktails before dinner, tax, and gratuity.
Reservations must be made in advance, and are due
by Monday, February 13. To make reservations please
contact Ed Low at 538-7785.
The Wild Oak Saddle Club is located at 550 White
Oak Drive.

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The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

Women of Faith
Bible Study
nGayle Miller

LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF,
Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit
Presentation on Large Screen TV
with Beth Moore

Beth Moore is a Christian speaker and Bible Study
author. She enjoys getting to serve women of every
age and denomination and she is passionate about
women knowing and loving the Word of God. The
presentation is on large screen TV and the class has
workbooks.
Join us in a study of the fruit of The Holy Spirit
as presented in the book of Galatians. Beth walks
participants through each trait listed in the fruit
and encourages women to know the freedom of a
Spirit-filled life. Through this study participants
will look at the supernatural aspects of the fruit and
that you cannot grow, learn or produce the fruit on
your own. Beth challenges you to develop the fruit
by maintaining an intimate relationship with the
Spirit of God. A spirit-filled life truly results in living
beyond yourself.
This is your personal invitation to join with us in
this exciting new Bible study. These presentations are
not to be missed! Beth’s presentation of the Bible just
brings it to life and her engaging style of speaking
keeps you interested and enthralled to the very last
word!
This is a weekly, non-denominational study, we
meet each Tuesday. Our class is small and informal,
a very comfortable setting to meet new people and
gain new knowledge of the Bible. Please call me for
additional information.
DATE: Tuesdays
TIME: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Meeting Room B, Central Activity Center
CONTACT: Gayle Miller, 537-9309

Oakmont Music Lovers
nJudy Walker

An Introduction
to Baroque Dance

At our February session, Corinne Antipa will
present a live performance (in costume) of various
dances which were performed in the Baroque
style during the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Accompanying her will be Ensemble Sonoma, a local
group dedicated to the playing of Baroque music on
original instruments. Between the dance movements,
they will perform additional pieces and demonstrate
their instruments.
Corinne is a longtime member of Santa Rosa
Symphony cello section and has performed with
ensembles and orchestras throughout the greater
Bay Area and with various chamber music groups
in Sonoma County. Ms. Antipa holds bachelors and
masters degrees in dance from Mills College and
has been on the faculty of Santa Rosa Jr. College for
many years teaching dance technique, dance history
and choreography. She has also had a career as a
dancer, co-founding and performing an educational
lecture demonstration called Dance is a Language
which performed over 200 shows around northern
California. She is also a teacher of the Feldenkrais®
method.
Ensemble Sonoma consists of: Isabel Wundsam,
recorders; Robin Easterbrook, baroque violin; Carolyn
Butler, viola da gamba; Judy Walker, harpsichord.
WHEN: February 7 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: East Recreation Center
COST: Free

Café Mortal
nTess Lorraine

The first Wednesday of each month Café Mortal
meets for an hour to share in conversation related
to our hopes and fears, our questions, and our
experiences regarding the topic of Death. Recently,
the group invited me to become their facilitator, to
bring in the perspectives I’ve gained from leading
Death Café Sonoma County since early 2014.
I grew up in large
family.
My
father
was
hospitalized
and quarantined for
Tuberculosis for two
years during his early
adolescence. As a result
of his experiences, he
become one the most
progressive
nursing
home
administrators
and advocates for the
sick and elderly in the
country. He travelled
in Asia and in Scandinavian countries to find models
of care that dignified the last stages of life. He died
of complications relating to a long journey with
Parkinson’s.
In the nursing home business I learned that even
with severe dementia we still have access to the
emotional realms. The charts of these residents
included histories of community service, commerce,
teachers, and the builders of roads and towns that
surrounded us. Yet many of these individuals sat in
an isolated world of their own, without the reflection
into the full life within. Working with the disabled
and elderly taught me about the immeasurable value
of human connection.
In collaboration with professionals in the field
of healthcare I provide trainings to address the
imperatives that face us in our current socio-economic
healthcare dilemma. We are emerging with medical
advancements that result in greater longevity, and
with those entitlements, we are faced with difficult
choices in recognizing the implications on our quality
of life. How we address death and dying is at the
forefront of considerations on medical ethics and
rising health care costs.
HMO’s and hospitals provide the “five wishes”
forms in order for individuals to make clear their end
of life wishes. However, paperwork is one component
of planning. A multitude of circumstance can lead
to disputes. The most effective way we can control
our end of life options largely depends on how we
articulate and communicate our wishes with family,
friends and health care professionals on an ongoing
basis.
End of life planning is not wholly for the purpose
of designing a good death, it’s also an opportunity to
enrich our final stages, what I call the twilight years.
It opens up the door for reflection and intention for
what we leave for our legacy.
In multimedia, interactive seminars Oakmont
Village is offering a six-month series to provide
knowledge, support and resources, with skilled
professionals, in preparing for our final stages. Join
us.
February 21: Designing a graceful transition.
March 15: Quality of life considerations in making
medical choices.
April 11: Medical Advocacy—Expectations and
responsibilities.
May 17: Isolation and Interdependence—
developing infrastructures of support.
June 13: Entitlements, legalities and paperwork.
Pre-registration is recommended. Please contact me
at Tesslorraine@mac.com or (720) 272-5375.
COST: $100 for five sessions or $25 a session
LOCATION: East Recreation Center
TIME: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., with snacks

Current Events
Discussion Group
nTina Lewis

The Current Events Group consists of lively
discussions of current events, from local to
international. Informed comments are voiced
from across the political spectrum, from liberals to
conservatives. Some prefer to just listen and learn,
others offer to moderate.
Whatever your comfort level, you will be welcomed
when you join us. The discussions are moderated
by volunteers within the group, and microphones
are passed around to enable everyone to hear. A $1
donation is requested.

Moderators

February 3: Malcolm Rodman
February 10: Ellen Butterman
Join us on Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m. at the East Rec. and
bring ideas of what you’d like us to discuss.
For more information call 539-5546 or send an
E-mail to oakmontcurrentevents@gmail.com.

Free Tax Return
Preparation

nDianne Armer

Once again, Oakmont volunteer AARP Tax
Aides will be available to prepare your tax return
this year. Starting on Wednesday, February 1
through April 12, the volunteers will be at the
Berger Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Mondays
and Wednesdays.
To avoid a long wait
it’s best to schedule an
appointment. So stop by the
Berger Center to schedule an
appointment any Monday or
Wednesday (9 a.m.–3 p.m.)
starting February 1 to have
your return prepared and
filed for free.
All AARP Tax Aide volunteers are trained and
certified by the IRS and your financial information
is always confidential and encrypted.

12

The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

Oakmont Lifelong Learning
nCharlene Bunas

Oakmont Art Association
nCarol Decker

FEBRUARY 10
ART ASSOCIATION PROGRAM

For the Love of Art

Standing in front of the room, she smiles at her
students, opens her arms as if to hug them. “I’m
thrilled to be back in Oakmont.” And then, “Thank
you for coming.”
OLLI instructor, Linda Loveland Reid, loves what
she does! Her present class, Early California Art and
History: 1948—1950, Mondays 3–5 p.m., through
February 20, is one of three OLLI winter semester
courses at Oakmont.
Since 2012, her Art Appreciation classes have
included much more than just an explanation of
paintings or sculptures. With joy, she weaves a
story. Reid says she wants her students “to believe
that the art world belongs to them just as much as
it does to the artists or instructors…or curators.” She
wants them “to like what they like with passion, to
be confident,” and to understand why they don’t like
something. She encourages students “to embrace art,
let it nourish.”
She lectures what she lives. “My passion for art
began years before I ever picked up a paintbrush.
An ardent art admirer, I loved going to galleries and
had a large collection of art books. However, I was
not ready to believe in my own creativeness, until
Christmas 1989, when Harry (husband) gave me a set
of paints and a note.” The note said, “Just do it!”
And she does. Her paintings have been on walls
of galleries and art shows. Mostly oils, she paints
in an impressionistic contemporary style. Strong.
Energetic. Personal.
She writes novels, poetry and short plays. She and
Harry have just completed an anthology of their
combined writing and art. A freelance writer, she
writes for Sonoma Discoveries.
She directs. “I was born in Hollywood, which has
always been fun to say, and who knows, maybe it
has lent its magic to my involvement with theater.
Directing Community Theater in Marin and Sonoma
Counties over 30 years has been a thrilling endeavor.”

She leads: Past President of Redwood Branch of
the California Writers Club and member of OLLI
Curriculum Committee and Advisory Board.
She learns. “I get excited with each new class I
take or new book I read. Each project, be it directing
theater, painting or writing, carries its own level of
required creativity... the rush of that moment when…
’Yes! Great idea!’ and you begin to plan and study
and make lists and learn. Of course, with all that
adrenaline comes reality when, ‘OMG, how did I get
into this mess!’”
She steps forward. Her new OLLI class will be
Artistic Couples: Fights of Fancy. Members of her OLLI
Art Club (lindalreid100@gmail.com) meet at Bay Area
venues for tours and shows. “We have an abundance
of live theater, music, galleries and writers. I see this
growing, with even more folks involved.”
She gives Harry credit for saying, “You must always
have future in your future. When you don’t, you are
just waiting for.”
Linda Loveland Reid, a woman who embraces each
day.

Oakmont Lanes Bowling Club is a Bowling League
consisting of four-person teams that utilize Nintendo
Wii to simulate the experience of bowling without the
weight of a bowling ball. Any resident who has the
ability of holding a small remote control in their hand
while swinging their arm as if they were throwing a
bowling ball will be able to join.
Anyone interested in joining our club, either as a
team bowler or substitute, please call Terry at 5389177 or Carolyn at 537-7347 or stop by the West
Recreation Center on Tuesdays from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
to see us in action. No bowling fourth Tuesdays. See
www.oakmontlanes.com for club information and
Winter 2017 League Schedule.
Bowling dates for February: Feb. 7, 14 and 21. No
bowling Feb. 28, fourth Tuesday.

CHARITY BOWL-A-THON

Our Oakmont Lanes Seventh Annual Charity BowA-Thon Fund Raiser will be held on Saturday, Feb.
25, at Austin Creek Elementary School, 1480 Snowy
Egret Dr. Santa Rosa, to be split 50/50 for the benefit
of Rincon Valley Union School District and the
Oakmont Kiwanis. Save the date.
The fee of $25 minimum per bowler/$100 for team
of four includes one hour of bowling and a delicious
lunch, catered by “Burger King”, plus lots of raffle
ticket opportunities for family outings, gift certificates
to local restaurants, wine and much more! We’ll have
five one-hour sessions from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There
will also be many great online auction items at www.
rvef.org.

Don’t have time to bowl? Donations are welcome
or just come by for a $10 delicious lunch. Register
online at www.oakmontlanes.com, www.rvef.org,
www.oakmontkiwanis.org or get mail-in form from
our website.
Anyone who has attended our past fundraisers
knows it is a blast! Planning is in the works! See our
website for update information.

Celebrated and internationally known quilter/
teacher/artist Judy Mathieson will be speaking at
our February 10 Program. Judy will speak about the
impact the quilting revival had in the 70’s and what is
happening today. This is quite a large, mainly female,
art field, with areas of focus ranging from historical
interest, bed quilts/comfort quilts, art quilts and
a new wrinkle, Modern Quilts. She will discuss
techniques and tools and the influence of the internet.
The presentation will have a rich visual component,
showing a wide variety of quilts, with interesting
commentary on their creative development.
Join us at Berger Center on Friday, February 10.
Program is at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and tea at 10 a.m.
Remember to renew your membership for 2017.
Forms are available at the OVA Office, online
at oakmontart.com, or bring a check to the next
meeting. Dues are $10 per individual or $15 per
couple. Membership renewals will still be taken at
the February program meeting and up until Feb. 15.
After that, names of non-renewing members will be
removed from the current list.

UPCOMING OPENINGS
ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Art Association Board positions of President,
Secretary, Vice President and Membership
Coordinator will be open in June. We currently have
nominations for all positions except Membership
Coordinator, and if there are any additional members
interested in serving, please send your inquiries to
oakmontart@gmail.com.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

James Reynolds will be offering a two-day pastel
workshop on March 18 and 19 from 9:30 a.m.–4:30
p.m. in the CAC Art Room. James will give a demo
presentation on Friday evening, March 17 at 6 p.m.
at the East Rec. Center. The demo will be free and
open to the public. James is an acclaimed local artist
and member at the Sebastopol Gallery. He is also
president of AWS, the Art Workshop of Western
Sonoma County.

IKEBANA

Ikebana master, Ron Brown, will continue his twicemonthly classes—the second and fourth Fridays in
the Art Room, from 10 a.m.–12 noon. Cost per session
is $15.

Zentangle™
Art Classes
nBetsy Smith

Explore you creative side with the Zentangle™. If
you can draw a dot, line, squiggly, circle or square,
etc., you can do the Zentangle™ Art Method. You do
not have to have attended any other Zentangle™ class
to come. Everyone is welcome!
Classes are on second and fourth Mondays each
month. Check the schedule below for specific dates.
Materials are provided.
Be sure to call or E-mail me to reserve your space in
class. Hope to see you in the next class!

My wife works over-thyme in her herb garden
before she decides it is time to cummin.

FEBRUARY MEETING

WHAT: A presentation about climbing roses by Jan
Talmasoff of the Russian River Rose Company.
WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, February 21, Berger
Center
TIME: 10–11:30 am.

FEBRUARY 1 GARDEN ADVICE

• If you didn’t prune your roses in January, do it
now as soon as possible and follow up with dormant
oil sprayed on the pruned plants. Feed roses with

organic granular rose food just before buds break or
use slow release rose fertilizer.
• Citrus trees need plenty of nitrogen, so start
feeding them this month with a specially formulated
citrus fertilizer. Spread the fertilizer out to the dripline
of the tree; water soil before and after.
• To revitalize overgrown or leggy hedges of
boxwood, holly, pittosporum, santolina, and
sarcococca, cut plants back hard this month just
before the flush of new spring growth.
• Cut back woody shrubs to stimulate new growth.
To rejuvenate leggy shrubs like nandina, cut to the
ground one-third of the oldest thickest stems each
year.

• If needed, apply a final dormant oil spray to fruit
trees.
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linseed oil after cleaning to
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We meet the first Tuesday of every other month
(February, April, June, August, October, December).
The meeting takes place at 1 p.m. in Berger, room G.
The next meeting is February 7.
We discuss treatment of sleep apnea by APAP
machines and masks.
Give us a call at 538-5277 if you are somewhat new
to this.

Save the Date!

It’s almost time for the Wearing O’ The Green!
Don’t miss the Oakmont Social and Dance Club’s
St. Patrick’s Day Party and Pub Crawl, featuring
a live band, corned beef and cabbage dinner, beer

and wine.
Watch for details in the next edition of the Oakmont
News.
WHEN: Friday, March 17, 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Berger Center

•Now offering same day crowns!
•New patients welcome
•Insurance accepted
•Highly trained staff using the latest
in dental technology to provide
the best for your dental needs

The question of security and what are the best
passwords is always relevant! Do you want to know
how to keep your personal files as safe as possible
from guests, grandchildren and anyone visiting who
might want to use your Mac? Who best to keep us
informed? Ronnie Roche!
Remember there is always time for your questions!
Plan to come early at 1:30 p.m. for coffee/tea,
refreshments and fellowship. The meeting begins at 2
p.m. followed by the program in the West Recreation
Center. We look forward to seeing you.
Website: http://www.oakmug.org.

MEMBERSHIP

Dues are $10 per household. Three ways to join: at
any meeting, a check made payable to OakMUG and
sent to Justine Haugen, Treasurer, 8926 Acorn Lane,
Santa Rosa, CA 95409; or you may put your check
into our file in the OVA office.
Members receive a discount on the entire catalog of
O’Reilly and Peachpit books.

WHEN: Saturday, February 25
WHERE: Berger Center
TIME: 5:30–9:30 p.m.
The Boomers Club is proud to present “Second
Line” for its Mardi Gras party. This band, based in
Northern California and founded in 2014, brings a
taste of New Orleans to their audiences. They have
quickly developed a loyal following because of the
energy and party vibe that emanates from the stage
during every show. Their musical vocabulary spans
funk, jazz, blues, soul, and rock from the Crescent City.
Second Line features professional musicians who
are current and former members of It’s a Beautiful
Day, Big Brother and the Holding Company, New
Riders of the Purple Sage, Snooky Flowers, Smoke,
Inc., Pat Jorden Band, and Bill Cutler.
The charge for this event is $15 per person, and
members may bring one guest. Doors will be open at
5:30 p.m. Please, no Early Bird admittance! Our crew
needs all the time allowed to ready the room for your
pleasure and entertainment. Music will begin at 6:30
p.m. and conclude at 9:30 p.m.
Bring an appetizer for your table and anything else
you might want to eat. There are several establishments

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WHERE: Room D, Berger Center

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nPhil Kenny
Second Line band.

in the area that will deliver pizza right to the Berger
Center. You might want to pick up dinner from one
of our food venues here in Oakmont—Mei Don, the
Quail Inn, or the Oakmont Village Market, or fix your
own—it’s up to you. Just don’t forget your masks and
beads to get in the spirit!
The month of January was a busy one and in all
the hubbub, you may have forgotten to renew your
Boomer membership. You must be a member in order
to attend this event. Renew now!

Cost is $15 per member and guest. Limit of one non-member guest per member.
The two options you have to register for seating for Mardi Gras are:
Reserved table for eight: Reservation must be accompanied by full payment of $120 and the names of all
the people sitting at the table. Please be sure to include a party name for the table, example Smith Party.
Party name:_______________________________________________________ Amount enclosed $___________
Names:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Unreserved seating: If you chose unreserved seating and wish to sit with friends, you should plan to arrive
together when the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Full payment must accompany the reservation.
Name:____________________________________________________________ Amount enclosed $___________
The deadline for reservations is no later than 3 p.m., February 20. You may also register and pay online. If
you have any questions about reservations, please contact, events@oakmontboomers.org.

As members of the former Oakmont PC Users
Group, we continue to offer our free help to all
Oakmont residents. Call Phil Kenny, 538-2075 or
Al Medeiros, 843-4447.
Although the Oakmont PC Users Group
has closed its doors, its Web Master continues
to update and maintain its online presence
(OakmontPCGroup.org). This site will remain
active through February 2017.

SIR Branch #92
nPat Donnelly, Little Sir

February 14 Speaker

Jan Loewen is a local insurance agent specializing
in personal property/casualty insurance. She was a
Claims professional for over 20 years beginning her
career as Claims Adjuster in 1988. In 2010 she started
Jan Loewen Insurance services as an independent
broker/agent. She holds her CPCU designation as
well as a Master of Science Insurance Management.
She will be speaking about the probability of the
“Big One” earthquake hitting Sonoma County and
whether you should carry Earthquake Insurance and
why new coverage and premium reductions from the
California Earthquake Authority make earthquake
insurance more affordable.
SIR Branch #92 meetings are always on the second
Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m., at the Berger Center.

Class is canceled second Friday each month.
Fragrance-free please. Share the floor with kindness.
Being healthy means more
than simply being physically
active. It’s about maintaining
a balanced spirit, mind and
body. This Y class is a place
where you can work toward
that balance by challenging
yourself and fostering connections with friends. In
this class, it’s not about your fitness level as much as
it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside
as well as the outside.
Equipment: Non-skid yoga mats, resistance bands
(available in class), a towel that can be folded to serve
as a knee cushion and cervical support, athletic shoes
that are supportive but not too grippy, and water
bottle—hydration revitalizes. Fragrance-free please.
Share the floor with kindness.
Thank you for your generous contributions to
Oakmont Community Foundation, supporting
the health of our community through Physical
Education. Whenever you go to the movies, please
thank Summerfield Cinema for donating popcorn to
all our events. Thank you for your support!
The fine print: Welcome to Free Fitness. For your
safety, good balance and lateral movement are
needed in these quick aerobic classes. A fall may
cause serious injury. Please check with your doctor
prior to beginning this or any exercise regimen.
All Free Fitness Classes are too large to
accommodate those who need special supervision.
If you have shoulder, back, knee problems,
anything that is painful, it is advisable to join a
smaller, well-supervised class first, and consult a
personal trainer or medical professional to learn
modifications that are suitable to your condition.
Participants need to use their judgment and body
awareness, altering each exercise to prevent injury.
Be careful, dear ones.

Community hands-only
cpr education

WHAT: Free Hands-Only CPR Training
WHEN: Monday, February 13, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Berger Center
We are pleased to support the American heart
Association and its important mission to increase
survival from cardiac arrest. We are asking all
members within our community to please make time
to learn the lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR.

nCarol King, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)

get Moving!
Feel Better in Your Body!

WHAT: Chair Stretch and Balance Class
WHEN: Thursdays from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
WHERE: West Rec. Center—Lower Level
COST: $50 for six classes. First class is
free with the purchase of a class series
Energize yourself and increase your
blood and oxygen flow. The class
connects movements with breath
and pays attention to alignment.
Strengthen your core, even while
seated! Students have the option to get out of the
chair to explore balance or can stay seated for the
entire class. Small free weights are used to tone and
strengthen the upper body.
Equipment: Bring a set of free weights - your choice
of 1, 2 or more pounds—the weight you want to work
with. Please bring water.

WHAT: Forrest Yoga Classes
WHEN: Tuesdays from 12:30–1:30 p.m.; Thursdays
from 9–10 a.m.
WHERE: West Rec. Center—Lower Level
COST: $50 for six classes. First class is free with the
purchase of a class series
Build strength, flexibility and increase balance.
Mindful breathwork calms your inner warrior. Learn
how to relax your neck. Experience challenging core
work and support your spine. Practice kindness
to self and commit to a healing practice. Poses are
modified as needed to meet individual needs.
My classes are appropriate for all levels. People
with injuries or conditions are encouraged to attend.
Connect with yourself and others in a safe and
supportive setting.
Equipment: Bring your mat, water and props you
have—like blocks, straps and yoga blankets. A beach
towel can be used in place of a yoga blanket so please
bring one. I supply a limited amount of props to share.
I am a certified Forrest yoga instructor. I am
passionate about helping others feel better in their
bodies. I have several years of experience teaching
Chair Stretch and Balance classes in addition to
yoga classes and private sessions. Please see http://
www.carolkingyoga.com for more information about
me, Forrest Yoga, local classes near Oakmont and
Saturday workshops.
Feel free to contact me at carolking1234@yahoo.
com, 696-5464.

Foam Roller Class

COME AND ROLL WITH US!

WHAT: Foam Roller Class—Stretching, Core Work
and Self-Myofacial Release Therapy
WHEN: Tuesdays, 8:45–9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Lower West Rec. Center
COST: $50/six classes
WHAT TO BRING: Yoga mat and a foam roller (see
below)
This class uses movements from Yoga to increase
flexibility and balance; movements from Pilates to
build core strength; and movements from myofascial
release therapy to target trigger points soothing
and releasing tight muscles. In addition to the foam
roller, I will periodically bring different sized balls for
working on hands and feet, particularly helpful for
circulation and arthritis.
Foam rolling has been shown to be beneficial in
reducing chance of injury and increasing recovery by
hydrating the muscles with increased blood flow and

Women’s Meditation Circle
nSheikha Halima JoAnn Haymaker

Are you looking for peacefulness in your life in
these troubled times? Join us in our search for the
point of inner stillness and stability.
The Women’s Meditation Circle will meet at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday, February 1 at my home, 147 White
Oak Drive. Open to all women. No fee. There will
be music, poetry, a time of silence, and words of Sufi
wisdom.
It is helpful if you let me know if you plan to come
by E-mailing to jhay@pacbell.net or call 537-1275.
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary, to
which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”—
Herman Hesse

breaking up adhesions between skin, muscles and bones.
Range of motion is greatly increased, and the bottom
line is, you just feel and move better in your body.
I am a Yoga Alliance certified instructor, certified in
Mat Pilates, and ACE-certified as a personal trainer. I
developed this class in conjunction with the physical
therapists at a health care facility where I taught for
18 years.
The class will be taught on a foam roller, so you will
need to purchase one. It needs to be 6” in diameter
and 36” long. Call me if you have questions, (636)
532-4690. Just Google “foam roller” and you can find
them online much less expensive than in retail stores.
This is a “feel good” class, but so good for your
body. Come roll with us! The only requirements are
a foam roller (which you will love having at home to
do self-massage) and a yoga mat.
Questions? Call me at (636) 532-4690 or E-mail at
shaner.sandy@gmail.com.

Tai Chi for
Beginners
nDr. Kate Ha,
Faculty at Sonoma State University

There could not be a more perfect time than now
to start your first Tai Chi lessons, especially if your
are worried about your balance. We offer a fiveclass workshop at the upper West Rec. Center on
Thursdays from 9–10 a.m. (Thursdays do not have to
be consecutive in case you have other appointments
to attend to).
Tuition is $75 for the five classes and pre-registration
is required. Please call me at 318-5284. I would love to
talk to you.

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The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

Fitness Club
nJohn Phillips

COMMITMENT (Continued)

I’m writing this on Thursday, January 5. Yes, five
days into the new year and the Fitness Center has
been busy.
Now that you have started your new program,
or even for those who have been working out, how
do you keep it fresh and new? Variety? That’s right,
mix it up. Remember it takes about 66 days of doing
something to make it a habit. At this point you should
have five days under your belt and by the time this
is printed and read, you should have 30 days done.
Hopefully you haven’t given up yet but if you have,
give it another try.
This is the time you will probably start finding
excuses not to work out and some of that may be
coming from boredom. You don’t have to change
everything. Take a long hard look at your current
routine and think about the things you like to do that
you might find challenging. Then look at the things
that are too hard or not challenging enough. Try to
find an exercise that works the same muscle but in a
different way.
There are many ways to find substitutes. The easiest
is to come into the Fitness Center and ask me during
my floor hours (posted on the bulletin board). If you
are not totally sure what muscles you are working, or
how to perform a new exercise, I can watch the moves
you are performing that you want changed and pick
from my goody bag of exercises to find one that may
suit your purpose.
If you are somewhat tech savvy and familiar with
YouTube, you can search by the muscle group and
find some excellent videos on how to work out that
muscle. The problem is that if you are trying to do it
from memory, you may not remember all the details
of the movement. You may also pick an exercise that
looks great but may be out of your capabilities. Also,
you can always bring in what you have found and
ask me why you may or may not want to perform a
certain movement.
There is still “old school” training out there that
is not necessarily all that great for the more mature
body. The point is, that there are many ways to work
out and keep yourself challenged. If you are getting
bored, then that is on you but it is a very sad reason to
give up on something that has been shown over and
over again to be so beneficial for you.
If you have any questions please stop by the Fitness
Center and see me, or call me at 494-9086, or E-mail
me at wkuout2@aol.com. I look forward to seeing
everyone at the Fitness Center.

r Fit
Wate ness
nValerie Hulsey

The Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) sponsors
many classes for seniors here in Oakmont. The no-fee
classes shown below are paid for by the SRJC Adult
Program.

WHEN: Tuesdays—Aerobics, Thursdays—Balance
and Strength. No class Thursday, Feb. 9.
TIME: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Class is held at West Rec. Center downstairs
COST: $7 per class, four classes for $24 or eight
classes for $48
INFO: Please bring water, mat, weights and balls if
you have them. We have equipment to share, so come
on by!

nKay Kim

INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Smith, 321-2105 (cell), bsmith@
sonic.net
Keep going with your commitment to stay fit!
Come join the aerobics, strength and balance classes.
You can join at any time! Catchy music and meeting
new friends are some of the features of both classes.
Any fitness level is welcome. You work from your
base of aerobic and fitness strength. Bring yourself,
water, mat, weights, and a ball if you have them. We
do have equipment to share if you do not have any of
your own, so, please come and exercise with us!
The Aerobic Class format uses moderate aerobic
moves designed to get your heart rate up and work
your body! Using equipment such as weights, bands,
small and large balls and simple moves is what the
Balance and Strength class offers.

Tennis Club

It’s been a rainy start to the new year—not much
tennis time! We do have brave souls who dry the
courts in order to play—love!
The OTC Board members were diligent and
accomplished a lot during the month. The first board
meeting was held on Jan. 4 to resolve problems
related to court maintenance and to establish the 2017
calendar. For those of you without a computer or
those that don’t use the OTC website, I’ve included
the calendar.

2018 OTC Board, East Rec. Center, 5:30 p.m.
October 18: Fall Dinner, East Rec. Center, 6:15 p.m.
November 4: Army vs. Navy Tennis Battle, West/
East Courts, 8:30 a.m.
November 4: Army vs. Navy Surrender and Picnic
Lunch, West Picnic Area, 11:30 a.m.
November 10: OTC USO Show and Awards
Presentation, Berger Center, 5:30 p.m.
December 8: OTC 40th Anniversary Dinner-Dance
(Live Music), Quail Inn, 6–10 p.m.
The above table is also posted on the East and the
West tennis courts.
Regarding the court maintenance, the East court
is still closed until further notice. We may move the
PLAYMATE (the ball machine) to the West court
and keep a watchful eye out for those who abuse the
machine. We want to remind players to be careful not
to fall and hurt yourself if you are so determined to
play on damp courts. When you use the squeegees
or the rollers to dry the court, please follow the
procedures to take care of them. Always put away
dry rollers and squeegees.

Complete this coupon and deposit it with a check for $20/person in the Oakmont Tennis Club folder in the
OVA Office. (Re) join by February 28 to be listed in the printed 2017 OTC Roster. By providing your E-mail
address, you agree to it being listed in the printed roster distributed to club members only. It will not be
posted on the website or elsewhere.
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address(es): _______________________________ Phone number(s): ______________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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nRay Haverson

UPCOMING EVENT ON MARCH 18

Sha-Boom Events Club is proud to announce our
Fourth Annual Pasta Night with Sauce Cook-off,
featuring the great Carl Green Band.
WHAT: Pasta Dinner/Dance with a Pasta Sauce
Cook-Off
WHEN: Saturday, March 18
WHERE: Berger Center
TIME: 5–9:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m.
COST: Members $25 per person, members’ guest $30
per person, non-members $40 per person and the best
deal is $37 per person that includes your first year’s
dues and the party.
DINNER MENU: Pasta with sauce, anti-pasta plate,
polenta, mixed green salad, potato salad, garlic bread,
lemon water, coffee, tea and chocolate and vanilla
sheet cake with mixed fruit filling and covered with
whipped cream for dessert.
We will be crowning a new pasta sauce king or
queen! Could it be you?
Rules for the cook off as follows:
1. All sauces must be homemade, no store bought!
2. Make your sauce at home and bring it with you
for tasting.
3. All that attended will judge all sauces the sauce
with the most votes win.
4. Bread will be supplied for the purpose of tasting.
5. Prizes are as follows: first prize $100, second

Free Movies For Seniors
Press release

Free Seniors Movie Series at the Third Street
Cinemas in Downtown Santa Rosa will be shown
on the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m., and
will continue through June 7. As usual, there will be a
choice of four movies. No tickets are needed, and the
doors open at 9:30 a.m.
It is not possible to publicize an advance list of
films, but for a list of the four movie titles for each
month, call the Third Street Cinemas Recording the
week of the Series: 525-8909 x 2.
The movies are free for seniors, 60 and older.
Detailed flyers are on display in the Lobbies of
the Roxy 14, the Airport 12, the Summerfield and
the Third Street Cinemas, as well as the Raven
Film Center in Healdsburg. They have also been
distributed to all of the Senior Centers, the Council
on Aging, the Social Security Office, and various
other facilities for seniors, including Retirement
Homes, Senior Apartment Complexes, and Senior
Mobile Home Parks.
The Series is generously being sponsored by Santa
Rosa Memorial Park and Mortuary/Eggen & Lance
Chapel, Kobrin Financial Services, and Hired Hands
Homecare.
The Third Street Cinemas is located at 620 3rd
Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and “D” Street
(behind the Third Street Aleworks). It’s only 1½
blocks from the Downtown Transit Mall, where all
City and County busses arrive and depart. There
are also two parking garages close by, one directly
across from the theatre (no elevator), and the other
around the corner on “D” Street (basically, behind
the theatre). The rate is 75c per hour, but those with
handicapped placards may park free at parking
meters on the street.
For more info, contact Gwen Adkins at the Santa Rosa
Entertainment Group, 523-1586 x 21 or 484-7328 (cell).

nReenie Lucker

prize $50, third prize $25.
So don’t be shy. Be sure to enter that sauce everyone
tells you is so good and you could be the next crowned
king or queen of the village. Remember homemade
sauce only, no cheating. You will need about 1/2
gallon.
We will have table seating so get your table
together and get your payment in as soon as
possible, as you will not want to miss this one. If you
are bringing guests have all names and payments in
one envelope as the tables are sold as the payments
come in. You may not be able to add anyone to your
table later, as the empty seats at that table will be
filled as other people send in their payments. Yes,
you can reserve a table for eight with full payment
for that table.
So for the best tables get your reservations in early.
This is a BYOB event, so please feel free to bring
whatever you like to drink.
You may mail your checks made out to Sha-Boom
to Ray Haverson, 7111 Oak Leaf Drive, Santa Rosa,
CA 95409. You may put your payment in our ShaBoom folder at the OVA Office or you may simply
drop your check into my mail box on the right hand
side of my garage door.
If you have any questions please feel free to call
me at 539-6666 or you may E-mail me at: haversonr@
comcast.net.

Pickleball Corner

Pickle On!

Who says rain? Who says
fog? Who says cold? Who
says Closed Courts? Not
the pickleball players! The
rallying cry is “Pickle On!”
Despite
the
winter
weather and the temporarily
closed east courts, Oakmont
pickleballers continue to find
games wherever they can.
It is a growing challenge.
The popularity of this
sport is causing crowded
courts at both Howarth and
Finley parks. Arranging
transportation and finding Joan Seliga is on court,
rain or shine.
players requires considerable
extra effort and coordination. Oakmont pickleball
players can’t wait to get their courts in Oakmont! The
thought of playing at home brings sunny smiles and
undaunted enthusiasm. Pickle On!

Pickleball Clinic

Professional Pickleball clinics and lessons taught by
IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional
Assn.) Certified Pro, Lisa Palcic, are being offered in
Santa Rosa Feb. 26-–March 4. For more information,
see the club’s Shutterfly website message board.

From the Pickleball
Club Officers

The board will soon be appointing a nominating
committee to seek volunteers for new club officers to
be elected in May. Please give thought to volunteering
to represent the Pickleball Club in 2017. It will be a
very exciting year, with the potential opening of our

Bill Wrightson, Joan Seliga and Steve Hom are ready to play.

new courts.
If you have not paid your 2017 dues, you will
soon not receive club info via eE-mail. If you want to
continue to be a member and receive news via E-mail,
please get your dues into the OVA Office. There are
forms in the Pickleball folder.

Scheduling Games

While the courts are closed at the East Rec. Ccenter,
club members are encouraged to use the Pickleball
Shutterfly website message board to arrange games
with each other at Howarth or Finley Park.

Oakmont Pickleball
Play Information

For maintenance, the East Rec. tennis and pickleball
courts are closed until further notice.
WEBSITE: https://oakmontpickleball.shutterfly.com
NEW PLAYER CONTACT: PJ Savage, E-mail
pjsavage24@att.net, phone 595-5648
Join the fun, exercise and meet nice people.

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February 25
Buddhist Meeting
nPennijean Savage

Where does SGI Buddhism stand
on the issues of war and peace?

“Buddhism identifies ignorance as the cause of
suffering, conflict and war. This fundamental inability
or unwillingness to recognize the inherent value of
life, called fundamental darkness, leads people to
disregard the suffering of others and conclude that
there are things more important than human life and
dignity. It creates the willingness to sacrifice others
for selfish gains.”—Living Buddhism, January 2017,
p. 8
You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday,
February 25 and learn more about the benefits of this
Buddhist practice and life philosophy.
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
WHERE: 20 Glengreen. Look for SGI sign at entrance
of Glengreen Street.
Monthly SGI Nichiren Buddhist discussion
meetings of chanting, study and dialogue are open
to all Oakmonters and are free of charge. Call Judy
at 548-0225 or Pj at 595-5648 for directions or more
information.
The meetings are held on the last Saturday of each
month, except for holidays. See www.sgi-usa.org for
additional information on Nichiren Buddhism.

nJeff Hickman

Partners Contract Bridge

The Partners Contract Bridge group plays in the
Card Room at the Central Activity Center on the first
and third Mondays of every month. For February this
means we will be playing on February 6 and 20. Play
begins at 6:45 p.m. and wraps up by 9 p.m. You keep
the same partner throughout the evening and play
three different opponent pairs. The cost is 50¢ per
person or $1 per couple.
If you wish to play, please call Helen Hargrave at
539-5511. If you enjoy bridge but haven’t played with
us before, call! We are always happy to meet new
people who enjoy bridge.
nSusan Lynn

We ask you to call in advance, rather than just
show up, so that we can be certain that we have
full tables and everyone can play. Even if you are a
regular player but you did not attend the previous
session, please call one of us so we can keep track of
the number of players. It is always a bit of a struggle
to ensure that we have full tables for the evening, so
when in doubt, please call.
While we can best accommodate pairs, we will
try to find you a partner if time allows but cannot
guarantee that we will be successful.
See you at the bridge table.

Bocce Club

The Bocce Club is one of Oakmont’s friendliest
and most active clubs. Players of all skill levels are
welcome, so come to the Bocce courts and see what
it’s all about. We play Monday through Saturday
at 1 p.m., and even if you’re not a member yet, you
are welcome to join us. We’re already gearing up for
the Valentine’s Day Tournament, our first of the new
year, which will be held on Saturday, February 11 at
1 p.m. Winners get bragging rights and their photo in
the Oakmont News.
The next big contest will be our St. Patrick’s Day
Tournament on Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m., so save
the date.
We have plenty of tournaments, picnics, and

potlucks scheduled in the coming months, not to
mention the upcoming Sonoma Wine Country
Games in June. No experience is required. All you
need is a desire to meet people from other towns
who play bocce and love to have a good time. A
fabulous party for all participants—dinner, wine
and entertainment —is planned for all participants
for just $10 per person! Registration for the games
begins on March 1, so watch this space for more
information.
So, if you’re not a member yet, now is the time to
join our club. Just fill out the coupon below and leave
it, along with your check for $15 in the Bocce Club
folder at the OVA Office.

BOCCE CLUB 2017 MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM

Please attach your check payable to Oakmont Bocce Club for $15 for each membership and place it in the
Bocce Club folder at the OVA Office. Please print.
Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________________
nPaul Heidenreich

A Reason to Smile

The Oakmont Community Foundation (OCF) has
partnered with AmazonSmile to provide an easy
way to contribute to our community foundation
while shopping on line, and with no cost to you!
A percentage of what you purchase through
AmazonSmile, paid by Amazon, goes directly to
the OCF, providing a way for residents to recognize
and contribute to the initiation and improvement of
Oakmont educational, health, and other activities
which benefit the Oakmont Community.
Specifically, AmazonSmile is a website operated
by Amazon offering the same products, prices, and
shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is
that when you sign up and shop at AmazonSmile,
0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products will go
directly to the OCF.
It’s easy to participate: Sign on to Smile.amazon.
com. Next, select the OCF as your charity of choice.
After that, Amazon will remember that all your
Amazon or Amazon Prime purchases made will
result in an OCF donation.
You can use the same account you currently
have on Amazon.com. It will simply be linked to
AmazonSmile after registering your charity choice on
AmazonSmile. All your current account settings for
Amazon.com will remain the same.
The OCF is able to participate in this special
program as a result of the independent, non-profit
benefit corporation status under section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code.
We’ll be providing future updates and answer
questions about the AmazonSmile program in future
issues of the Oakmont News.
Other contributions to the OCF can be directed to
our General Fund or may be designated for specific
approved educational and/or beneficial activities
by OVA organizations, in recognition of individuals.
Contributions may also be designated for our
Endowment

Our annual Crab Feed is here—the best, all you
can eat, fresh, local Dungeness crab, and we bring it
to you for the price of $30 for members and $35 for
guests of members. We will also be serving green
salad, sourdough French bread and butter, and many
delicious condiments designed to go with crab.
The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner
served at 6:15 p.m. We are asking for volunteers to bring
an appetizer or dessert. (Let a board member know
if you can.) And as always, bring a beverage of your
choice. The place is the East Rec. Center, and the cut
off for RSVP and payment is Feb. 6. Respond to your
electronic invitation now. We have a 60-person limit.
Did you get out to any of our events in January? If
you did, you know how much fun we had. We were at
the Quail Inn several times. We always enjoy hearing
our own Richard McDaniel’s trio. Our mixer on
Jan. 26 was “resolutionary,” and our members came
through with tasty appetizers. Thank you to all our
members who turn out and make our events special.

In March, it will be time to elect your board for
the coming year. A check of the bylaws reveals that
there are seven board positions: President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Director,
Communications Director, and Activities Coordinator.
Currently we are operating with three board members
and doubling up on positions. Terry Teplitz is
President and Activities Coordinator, Karen Hepner
is Vice President, Treasurer and Membership Director,
and Carolita Carr is Secretary and Communications
Director. While we all have had fun and it’s been a
good term, we could use some help. Please consider
taking your place on the board and make a positive
difference for our club. Talk to one of us now!
Members, remember to check your E-mail inboxes
for special invitations and E-mail Shout-Outs
regarding new events. Other than this column, this is
our only method of communication.
Join us by filling out the attached application form,
or pick up one in the Single Boomers Social Club
folder at the OVA Office.

SINGLE BOOMERS SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM

Please complete this form and return it to the OVA SBSC folder, along with your check for $ 12 to: SBSC
Name____________________________________________________________________ Date_________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail (important to receive Evites and Shout-outs)_________________________________________________
Phone________________________________________
By signing below, I agree to review, accept and abide by the SBSC bylaws (copies available in SBSC folder).
____________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

The Dead Ringer Horseshoe Club

Duplicate Bridge
nBob Stinson

nRay Haverson

Come join us for duplicate bridge

If you like to play
horseshoes, meet new
friends and just have a great
time then this is the club
for you! Your level of play
doesn’t matter even if you
have never played before.
Best of all, there are no dues.
Now is the time to get
out and get some great low
stress exercise and have a
great time.
WHAT: The Horseshoe
Club
WHEN: Every Thursday
TIME: Start times are 9 a.m.,
10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
NOTE: please call
me at 539-6666 or
E-mail at haversonr@
comcast.net to set
up the start time you
would like.
The pits are located
behind the Central
Pool by the putting
green. See you there!

The Duplicate Bridge Club plays twice a week in the
Central Activities Center card room: Tuesday evening
at 6:45 p.m. and Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m.
Our Duplicate Bridge Club is a friendly, low-key
group who enjoy a more challenging way of playing
bridge. There is a small fee, currently $3, which pays
for a professional club director who organizes and
officiates the game. The fee also pays for our club’s
membership with the American Contract Bridge
League.
We enjoy coaching newcomers to our ranks. Firsttime players may play for free, but you need to
remind the recorder if you are a first-timer.
What is duplicate? In social bridge, a new hand is
dealt every time, and a pl ayer’s score often reflects
quite a bit of luck. In duplicate bridge the hands are
dealt only once and then played by nearly everyone.
Your overall score is based on how well you do,
compared to everyone else who played those hands.
Another significant difference is that bidding is silent
and uses colored bid cards from a bid box.
If you enjoy bridge and want a fun, friendly and
competitive way to improve your skills, bring your
partner and try us out.
For general information and partnerships call
Marilyn Hillendahl, 833-1032.

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Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles of your neighbors, community members
with interesting backgrounds who bring vibrancy to Oakmont.

Vickie Jackanich devotes a good deal
support group meetings. As facilitator,
of time and dedication to programs
Foster leads the confidential sessions,
that make life easier and a lot more
introducing newcomers, handing
pleasant for aging seniors. Such as the
out relevant information, making
Oakmont Caregivers Support Group.
sure there is time for each person to
Knowing from her own experience
be heard, making sure there is no
that if a caregiver can’t take care of
“you should of done” or “judging.”
herself she can’t take care of a loved
Foster says: “There is often laughter,
one, Vickie founded and diligently
sometimes tears, and typically some
oversees the Caregivers Support
sort of Ah ha! moment when one
Group. Almost three years old, this
person’s sharing produces a new
program has become one of Oakmont’s
understanding for another.”
most
compassionate
resources, Vickie Jackanich stocks the CAC
The support group, which is under
offering caregivers an opportunity to kiosk with Oakmont Caregivers the umbrella of Oakmont Volunteer
Support Group fliers. (Photo by
share the struggles they are having
Helpers, is free. Caregivers can just
Michael Reinhardt)
and assuring them they are not alone.
drop in. Meetings are the second and
Caregiving is not new to Vickie. Her husband
fourth Wednesday of every month at the CAC, 10:30
Richard, a retired physician, suffered a stroke in 2008
a.m. to noon. Information fliers are posted on the
at their home in Santa Rosa. Vickie was his caregiver
bulletin board and stacked in the CAC kiosk and also
24/7 for almost five years. “I thought I could take care
on the bulletin boards at Berger and the Rec. Centers.
of him on my own, but his medical staff told me I
Any questions? You can call Vickie, 595-3054, or
was overloaded. ‘You need help, you can’t do this by
E-mail her, dicnvic@comcast.net.
yourself,’ they said.”
Another of Vickie’s passions is her determination to
Vickie connected with the Redwood Caregivers
establish a place in Oakmont where seniors can drop
Resource Center in Santa Rosa and attended support
in to talk, have a cup of coffee, make friends. A place
group sessions with gratifying results: “Other men
for seniors to gather that’s open daily for three or four
and women in the room—whether their loved one
hours and staffed by one or two volunteers.
had a stroke, has Alzheimer’s, or a physical disability
Emphasizing why this place is needed she cites
—are going through the same things you are going
the elderly men and women she sees who, living
through and when you walk out you feel so much
alone, go to the bank to read the newspaper and be
lighter. You realize you are not alone.”
around people or who go to the grocery store to make
Vickie, a retired surgical assistant, moved to
conversation with someone, anyone. “They shouldn’t
Oakmont in 2013 after her husband passed away.
have to do that,” she says with firm resolve.
Setting up the caregivers support program in
Vickie is looking for a suitable room and checking
Oakmont was, surprisingly, seamless. “Someone
into funding for her idea. “This place can be achieved,”
was looking out for us,” she says. “Dorothy Foster,
she promises.
a licensed therapist who was retiring from the
Vickie is on the board of Volunteer Helpers and
Redwood Caregivers Center in Santa Rosa agreed
is one who takes people who no longer drive to
to be the facilitator for Oakmont’s program, and
medical appointments. She also finds time to reach
everything fell into place.” Vickie was successful
out to home-bound seniors through her role on the
lining up the Oakmont Community Foundation to
ministry team at Oakmont Community Church and,
fund the facilitator and OVA agreed to provide a
an energetic 67 years old, manages to play some golf,
room at the Central Activity Center.
do some quilting, attend an occasional Oakmont club
On average, eight to 10 women and men attend the
social.

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The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

Oakmont Progressives

nVince Taylor

Playreaders
nNorma Doyle

Susan Gorin and Julie Combs on
Challenges in Our County and City

The next meeting of the Oakmont Progressives
will be Monday, February 13, and will feature two
special guests: Julie Combs, Member of the Santa
Rosa City Council, and Susan Gorin, Sonoma County
Supervisor for our 1st District.
Julie will speak on the challenges facing Santa Rosa
in 2017. These include our budget priorities (as heard
from the public), the June 6th ballot with measures
on rent control and a cannabis tax, as well as our
progress on housing construction and homelessness.
Susan will speak on the challenges facing Sonoma
County in 2017. These include how the county is
preparing for climate change, creekshed and watershed
planning, transportation issues (roads, transit,
bike lanes and paths), neighborhood organization
and communication, youth unemployment (career
pathways and mentoring). There will be time for
Q&A after their presentations.
We will also have updates on the status of our
“Oakmont Peace Campaign,” a campaign aimed at
restoring peace and harmony in our beloved community.
It asks OVA Board of Directors candidates to sign a
“Peace Pledge” indicating that, if elected, they will
commit to participate in facilitated conflict resolution

nBarbara Bowman

process with the other members of the board. The
goal of the process will be to reach consensus among
participants on resolving the conflicts within the board
and between board members and residents. The heart
of the campaign is to get all those who want peace to
be restored to pledge to vote only for candidates who
have signed the Peace Pledge. To join and get more
information go to www.oakmontpeace.org.
If you are someone who wants to know what’s
going on in your community, this meeting featuring
presentations by Julie Combs and Susan Gorin is
one you won’t want to miss. Everyone is welcome
to attend. We meet at the East Recreation Center,
Monday, February 13, with social time at 6:30 p.m.
and the program beginning at 7 p.m. For a name
tag and to help us plan, please RSVP at www.
oakmontprogressives.com. If you have questions, call
me at 583-9490.
The Oakmont Progressives is an educational
and social club inspired by the vision of Bernie
Sanders. We also support other candidates for
office who share a similar vision. Our meetings
are a great way to meet other Oakmonters who
share a progressive perspective on domestic
politics and world affairs.

Movies At Oakmont

WHERE: Berger Center
SCREENING DAY AND TIME: Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
HOSTS: Holly Blue, Barbara Bowman, Chris Decker, Ernie Erler, Al Haggerty,
Carol Haggerty and Alexis Paradisoff-Melteff
NOTE: All films are shown with English subtitles when possible,
free of charge—compliments of the OVA
Movies At Oakmont is observing a winter break during February.
Only matinees will be shown until March 1.

Sunday, February 5
NO FILM SHOWN: SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

On February 6 and 15 Norma Doyle will present
Natural Causes, a dark comedy by Eric Chappell.
Chappell is an English comedy writer who wrote and
co-wrote a number of the United Kingdom’s biggest
sitcom hits during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. He
also wrote stage plays and is best known for his dark
humor and complicated plots.
In Natural Causes we meet Vincent who has
an unusual occupation as a professional suicide
merchant. He has been summoned by Walter Bryce
and arrives at Walter’s home mistakenly assuming
that his potion is for Walter. He soon learns, however,
that it is for Walter’s wife, Celia and yet she seems
completely unaware of the plan and her suicide notes
(all provided by Walter) are unsigned.
The plan appears to be further complicated by a
young, attractive woman who appears and clearly
has an unusually close connection with the scheming
husband. But then a Samaritan arrives to talk the
potentially suicidal person out of the plan and to
explain why it is such a “wonderful world.” Sadly, his
faith becomes shaken when provided with counter
arguments.
Several attempts to do away with various characters
result in multiple poisonings of an innocent, but
available rubber plant. Will anyone actually drink
the potion? This is Chappell at his blackest and best
comedy style.
Playreaders for Natural Causes include Susan
Baguette, Norma Doyle, Pete Folkens, Dennis Hall,
Joyce O’Connor and Bob Sorenson.

Driving Miss Daisy is about the relationship of
an elderly, white, southern Jewish woman, Daisy
Werthan, and her African American chauffer, Hoke
Colburn, from 1948 to 1973. The play won the 1988
Pulitzer Prize for drama. Highly praised and deeply
touching, it is an edifying as well as entertaining
example of evolving racial tolerance and heartfelt
affection.

Sunday, February 12, 2 pm
THE BIG SHORT

Before the housing and credit bubble of 2007 triggers an international
economic meltdown, a handful of financial outsiders see the crash coming
and bet against the big banks in a daring play that could reap them huge
profits. Adapted from the best-selling book, the film won numerous awards,
including Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Picture,
Director and Acting. Christian Bale, Steve Carroll, Ryan Gosling and Brad
Pitt star. (2015), R (language), 130 minutes.

Sunday, February 19, 2 m
RECONSTRUCTION: THE SECOND CIVIL WAR

In concert with Lifelong Learning’s class Reconstruction and Recovery:
The Post-Civil War South, Movies At Oakmont screens this acclaimed
PBS documentary which looks at one of the least understood periods in
American history: Reconstruction, the tumultuous period from 1863 to
1877. The film tracks the extraordinary stories of ordinary Americans—
Southerners, Northerners, white and black—as they struggle to shape new
lives in a United States turned upside down. (2004), NR. This is a three-hour
film; the instructor plans on showing approximately half of the film.

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An emphasis upon a natural look and
no leaf blower used. Small jobs OK.
Richard, 833-1806, Oakmont.

A personal transportation service for
airports, cruises and vacations. Call for
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Complimentary first visit. Many homes
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Square in Santa Rosa is looking for
volunteer cashiers, merchandisers, and
stock room clerks. Flexible schedules.
Sales benefit Face to Face, the county’s
premier HIV prevention agency.
Please join us for one of two volunteer
orientation sessions on February 16
from 3-4 p.m. or February 26 from
Noon–1 p.m. Call Richard to RSVP,
541-7227.

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Bulletin Boards

There are three OVA bulletin boards, one at each
recreation center, where OVA events can be posted.
Please bring in notices to the Events Coordinator
at the OVA Office. Size is limited to 8.5"x5.5".
Items “For Sale”, “For Rent” or “Want to Buy” can
be put on a 3"x5" card and left at the OVA Office.

locker rentals

Annual Locker Fee $60 (January 1–December 31).
If you wish to rent a locker, come to the OVA office
and give us a check, your information and the
number of the locker you want to rent. You provide
the lock. We can prorate the annual fee. Daily use
lockers are free.
NOTICE: Weekly locker inspections are done by
OVA Maintenance. Locks could be sawed off with
no prior notice and locker contents removed
on all unpaid lockers. Items will be held in OVA
Maintenance office for 30 days.
If you have any questions, please contact the OVA
Office M-F 539-1611

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GUEST PASSES

The following are OVA Guest Pass types and
duration: 1) Guest from outside Sonoma County—
up to 90 days; 2) House sitters—up to 90 days (OVA
host must present written request to OVA Office for
approval prior to visit); 3) Guests living in Sonoma
County—2 days per card, and no more than 3
cards per month. Guest cards are available during
regular hours in the OVA Office for a $25 refundable
deposit. Guests accompanied by their Oakmont host
are not required to have a Guest Pass.

Rides Within Oakmont
Marianne Neufeld
528-0161
Mon.–Fri. medical rides before 9 AM or after 4 PM are subject to limited volunteer driver availability.
No service on weekends or holidays. Please call at least three full working days prior to appointment.
We regret that we are unable to provide either wheelchair or emergency service.

WINTER SCHEDULE
Access to OVA pools is by magnetic card.
Call OVA Office, 539-1611 if you need a permanent
new member pool access card or to register for a
temporary guest pool access card.
West: 7 AM–9 PM (Sat & Sun)
(Closes 7 PM Wednesdays for cleaning)
East: 6:30 AM–9 PM
(Closes 7 PM Mondays for cleaning)
Central: 5:45 AM–9 PM
(Closes 7 PM Tuesdays for cleaning)
Thanksgiving to first Saturday in April: No one
under 18 years in WEST and EAST or CENTRAL
pools or Jacuzzis.
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY OVA POOL.
ALL FACILITIES CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

Library

Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Dr.
Hours: Daily 6 AM–9 PM. Closed Christmas Day.
It is run by volunteers. All donations are gladly
accepted. Materials we cannot use will be passed
on to others.

Please contact OVA resident Bev Schilpp by
phone 538-4293 or by E-mail wallyschilpp1@
peoplepc.com if you would like to have published
in the Oakmont News the name and date of death
of your loved one.

Letters to the Editor
Writer Guidelines

Author must be an Oakmont resident or owner.
Letter must include topic title, author’s signature
and Oakmont address, email address and/
or phone number (not published). Maximum
length 250 words. Letters not previously printed
elsewhere may be given publishing priority.
Writers will be limited to one letter per 90 days.
Letters may be subject to editing for length
or clarity. Personal attacks and inflammatory
comments will not be printed. Communications
Committee retains its right of refusal to publish.
Send letter to OVA Office at 6575 Oakmont Drive,
Ste 7 or by email to cat@oakmontvillage.com.

OVA Board Meeting
3rd Tuesday of the month—1 pm*
in the Berger Center
*All residents of Oakmont are welcome.

The Board of Directors of Oakmont Village
Association reserves the right to select
those articles submitted for publication
that seem appropriate to the purpose
of this association.

E-mail List
Do you want to stay updated
on what is going on in Oakmont?
Join the OVA E-mail list. You will receive
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes,
Oakmont Notices, Meeting
Announcements and the weekly
Manager's Newsletter.
To join, go to the OVA office and fill out
a sign-up form, or visit www.
oakmontvillage.com/oakmont-residents/.
To receive E-Blast by E-mail, click the "join
our E-Blast email list" link. If you would
like a hardcopy, please come to​the OVA
Activities​office. They are located on the
front counter.

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The Oakmont News / February 1, 2017

Travel and Adventure Club

OVA-Sponsored Events

nCarolita Carr

February 7, 6:30–8 PM, East Rec. Center

National Wear Red Day—Friday, February 3
nAnita Roraus

Join OVA in our
Community-Wide Photo Event!

Join the American Heart Association’s Go Red For
Women® movement to help raise awareness and
save more lives.
Wear red on February 3. Meet at the Berger at 2 p.m.
Be part of our huge photo which will go to the
American Heart Association. Our goal is to have

nAnita Roraus

more people in our photo than any other photo!
Let’s unite to prevent heart disease and stroke. Wear
red to raise awareness and help save women’s lives.
Website: GoRedForWomen.org/WearRedDay.

Toxic Waste Collection

Tuesday, february 21
west rec. parking lot

Four times a year Oakmont has a Community
Toxic Collection at the West Rec. parking lot, 6470
Meadowridge Drive, from 2–7 p.m.
LIMITS: 15 gallons of liquid (with a
maximum of five gallons per container)
or 125 pounds of solid material. Never

As of press time, a speaker for this month’s meeting
has not been finalized. September will post a notice on
the social media site “Nextdoor” when she has one.
The club is now looking at forming groups for specific
travel destinations and arranging for travel partners.
Come to the meeting and add your name and voice.
Our January meeting featured a packing challenge.
A 22” carry-on was filled with items too numerous to
mention, but suffice to say, was enough for a sevenday trip. This led to a discussion of travel gadgets that
various people have included in their packing and
have found invaluable: a sink stopper, a really small
umbrella, and a portable battery for charging devices,
among others.
September Holstad, who formed this group, is
now finalizing the meeting schedule for the next
six months. There will be no meeting in March, but
regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each
month. If you are interested in hearing more about
travel and travel ideas, just drop in to our meetings,
held at the East Rec. Center.

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